Awesome band ..grew up listening to Kansas 🥰😊I'm 62 yrs & still love theses guys .

I saw Kansas in the early 80s and it remains one of the best concerts i have ever seen! Handstands on the keyboards!

@phillipr7556

Ай бұрын

Yes I've seen them many times and remember Steve doing a handstand on the keyboard that was so cool

They still got it! Fan for 43 years. Wheatheads rule!

@bobthepsychic3853

4 жыл бұрын

#KANSASThrowingMountains #KANSASforRockHall2021

@marcelosoto-quiroga1965

4 жыл бұрын

Same! Got into Kansas thanks to POKR back in '78 when I was 15... cried when they disbanded in the 80s. But the greatest always return and fortunately we could enjoy older geniuses in the wake of the century and still today.

@ronnieroetto6608

3 жыл бұрын

Always a fan.

@jasminehall2897

3 жыл бұрын

Lifetime fan always a regular on my "so..mine" playlist and I'm barely 30

I'm watching this with wine in my belly and tears in my eyes. Is it "Carry On"? No, but it's KANSAS in 2020 playing music that no one else plays. Absolutely awesome!

@christinephillipshagar2514

4 жыл бұрын

I thought like you did this is KANSAS 2020 and oh its SO nice to have something great to come of this crazy year that makes me smile.

@JimNicotero

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto man, ditto

@JimNicotero

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@jonp4846

4 жыл бұрын

It's better than "Carry On" which I've listened to countless times.

@flupetepak

3 жыл бұрын

them and Blue Oyster Cult in 2020, makes one feel warm inside.

Kansas is STILL a band!

@jtm7336

4 жыл бұрын

Doug David Reading your comment brought tears to my eyes.

@donna3465

4 жыл бұрын

Kansas is still THE band!

@FunkYeah11

4 жыл бұрын

Stupid

@jtm7336

4 жыл бұрын

Glenn Gruen How so?

@rocketrod1444

4 жыл бұрын

No ...... They are secret agents to come and steal your brain ....... dont worry they wont come near you.

This song is a breathtaking miracle, as have so many Kansas songs have been in my life!

@Jpeterson7

3 жыл бұрын

I'm stunned by it. It's classic but fresh.

@lordflyerofdragonsruston5097

3 жыл бұрын

U l Pukifhhbi

@lordflyerofdragonsruston5097

3 жыл бұрын

Herb I Ki

@jasminehall2897

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so blown away by this i love the "hair bands" honestly wish I could have been at there original shows but meh the 90s were ok because my family was a little old school but always interested in new forms of music

@tomrumler3577

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasminehall2897 ... their shows in the 70's , with the original line-up , were EPIC !!!!

Great song.... they're still rocking it at 50....

I saw them last night at the AT and T performing arts center in Dallas Texas. Absolutely puts audiences in a trance. Richard Williams is an all time classic!! Kansas is a Band!!!

KANSAS!!!!! This is F***ing awesome! The real KANSAS sound. Amazing guitar licks by Rich and Zak. Davids violin is perfection along with Ronnie’s vocals! Can’t wait for the whole album release! Thank you KANSAS once again!

@LarryFleetwood8675

4 жыл бұрын

Songwriting yes not the production, this sounds badly over-compressed...

@TogonzoMedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@LarryFleetwood8675 Yep, it's "hot" and there's no dynamic range here. But I think the reason for the release delay was because they realized that they can't cut a vinyl LP with this mix without the needle jumping the grove, and that triggered a collective "Oh Fuck!" moment. Either remaster the album or undo the mastering process. The quickest and cheapest solution is to undo the mastering, and give us Zak's mix clean off the board. Since this delay, I did hear -- briefly -- a version of this song that isn't hot, wasn't compressed, had dynamic range ... but it was on bright side. Phil beat his china like it owed him money.

kansas is my favorite band in this planet

@brcs78

3 жыл бұрын

ME2!!!

"Too many voices collide, this requires something bigger than confidence and pride. " they're still Kansas. I love it. I've followed them since their beginning. Only saw them once, Point of Know Return tour. We rode all day from Arkansas to Louisville, parked and saw their absolutely amazing show. Still remember it well. Incredible band still.

@marilynpeppers1356

2 жыл бұрын

2:20

Pretty damn good......in my opinion. Been following these guys since I was about 15 years old (Lonely Wind). I'm 61 now and they're "Throwing Mountains." They've come a long way from where Burnett's Mound is. I grew up just outside of Topeka in a small town & I go see them just about every time they come back HOME! Rock on guys! You're home town proud!

@christinephillipshagar2514

4 жыл бұрын

It was great hearing them in Wichita too lol of course we LOVED the name KANSAS!!!

I saw hundreds of bands live in my life. But when Kansas came years ago in Quebec city with Styx, everyone in the crowd wasn't making any noise because they where too flabbergasted of how these guys controls everything in their sound. How tight they where. It was almost frightening to the normies. Controlling the velocity with their instruments all at the same time and no it wasn't the console guy lowering the volume, it was them. No mistake anywhere, notes for notes. For once we where able to hear the keyboard and vocals. One of the best prog band I have ever seen, and with Yes, Threshold and Rush they where the most tight. And I have seen them all in the last 42 years. Probably will never see them again. They came again this year but I was too sick because of Lyme disease to go see them. But boy I would have love to see that again.

@alexfloate2420

4 жыл бұрын

Rush, Styx, Kansas...my favorites among all the bands I love.

@timp21117

4 жыл бұрын

My wife and I saw Kansas in WV last summer, and if you closed your eyes, you'd have sworn that you were listening to Leftoverture on your turntable. Every chord, note, lyric, etc., was dead on. I can't wait to see them again whenever we are out of our COVID prison!

@alexfloate2420

4 жыл бұрын

@@timp21117 Saw them in Pittsburgh Oct 2018 where they did POKR complete, and it was fantastic. They have a great line-up that makes the old Kansas sound like the old Kansas, but also makes the new music sound very relevant and interesting.

@andypaulus9420

4 жыл бұрын

I saw them 2018 for the eight time. If you closed your eyes you'd swear its Steve Walsh up there.

@JonathanHiller

4 жыл бұрын

@@andypaulus9420 I don't think Ronnie sounds all that much like Steve, but he does the songs justice and respects Steve's legacy with the band. I love both of them for what they have brought to the band. Ronnie's all kinds of awesome, just like Steve was.

They played my high school prom in Salina ks in1983

@chrisrogers5814

3 жыл бұрын

@Tony Rowan it wasn't the whole band and I don't care what you believe. We're you in kansas in 1983?

It boggles my mind how you guys are not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, your body of work through the years deserves merit! Great song, can't wait for the rest!

@christinephillipshagar2514

4 жыл бұрын

We all need to contact them and let the Hall of Fame know our band KANSAS should be there in full representation as the powerhouse they are and have always been.

@BillyBongwaters

3 жыл бұрын

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, are Idiots is why

@timyoung6431

3 жыл бұрын

@@BillyBongwaters Truth!

@pablojose4890

3 жыл бұрын

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame picks "rock" performers like Whitney Houston. They are a joke!

@clemclemson9259

Жыл бұрын

same here but the Hall is all political - there are many missing bands- ill never understand it and you are right Kansas without a doubt should be there.

Ok I’m a child of the late 70’s early 80’s. Kansas Styx Boston Journey REO. Who knew that they could come back with something so awesome. This song is melodic hard and catchy. Just like classic Kansas from the 70’s. I love it. I’m there next tour.

@JonathanHiller

4 жыл бұрын

Theolam, if you haven't heard it, you should REALLY check out the last studio album they did with this lineup, The Prelude Implicit, it's an excellent album!

@1_hopelesshuman

4 жыл бұрын

This summer w/Foreigner.

@TheoIam

4 жыл бұрын

@Norm Carpenter They haven’t been cancelled?

@merlin5729

4 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanHiller David Manion was on Keys for Prelude Implicit vs. Tom Brislin for Absence of Presence

@normfromal

4 жыл бұрын

TheoIam I don’t know I haven’t heard anything about the Foreigner Kansas Europe tour being cancelled

My favorite band of all-time!!! Rock on Kansas😎

@brcs78

3 жыл бұрын

mE2

@frankfossaceca9616

3 жыл бұрын

Me too .I love them. Miss steve walsh so much. Greatest voice ever!!!!!!!!!!

This is such a special moment. As a younger Kansas fan, new music from the band is a special, precious event. I probably won't be able to enjoy these moments all that often in my life, so I am savoring this experience. And what a good song to savor it to.

My husbands local band, back in 1970’s in Southern Oregon, played with these guys. Been in love with them ever since. Seen them sooooo many times live, amazing. Why the hell aren’t they in the Rock n roll hall of fame? A true travesty!

I’ve been following Kansas since I heard Leftoverture in 76. They are still so solid, can’t wait for them to come back to Salt Lake.

@RichMansci

3 жыл бұрын

I'd even go to Wendover

My mom used to go to the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville to watch country & western shows as a girl. This is classic.

WOW This sound like I just stepped back into 1978! This line-up has that same signature KANSAS vibe!....Awesome! thanks guys! love this era of music! Wonderful musicianship! wonderful prog rock!

@LarryFleetwood8675

4 жыл бұрын

Big difference in recording techniques.

This new stuff so reminds me of the Kansas classics from years ago. They haven't lost a step.

Too many times in the past I tried to climb the mountain But the inner voices laughed Too many blocks in the road I tried to find a new way But there’s nowhere else to go But now I silence the crowd And nothing can stand in my way Throwing Mountains to the sky And the shadows reveal the horizon Driving Oceans to the side And my footprints will cross the divide New pressures weighing me down I want to take the first step But I’m tethered to the doubt Too many forces collide This requires something bigger Than confidence and pride I won’t hold back anymore Nothing can stand in my way Too many time in the past I ran toward the ocean And I was frozen in my tracks So many times on the path I felt the power coursing But the lighting didn’t last But now the moment is here Nothing can stand in my way

I saw Kanas in the 80s and they were great and this new stuff is a true testament of there greatness.... All I can say is WOW and for the couple of people that did a thumbs down🤔what is wrong with you?

One of THE BEST bands of all time!😎🎸🎤✌

@danielsan3681

10 ай бұрын

Agree!! 🙏❤️

Classic rock perfection is now current rock perfection from Kansas again !!!

Saw Kansas last Fall in Salt Lake City and it was shocking how great it was! I had seen them a few times before with Steve Wash so I wasn't expecting much... I was BLOWN AWAY! Ronnie has given them a new lease on life! Everyone was on top of their game. It was so tight.

I really love Kansas, amazing song, for so many years they create beautiful music, greetings from Ukraine

@diamond_holly723

4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Alabama USA!

@jasminehall2897

3 жыл бұрын

Salutations from Colorado, America LOL had no idea how far kansas is known absolutely love it

Once again, Kansas proves that they still have the talent and horsepower to release great music! Kansas IS a band! Yes, we all miss the founding six members that made the band famous but, the current lineup is amazing at keeping true to the original songs and the new stuff that they are writing is the best music I've listened to in years. The Prelude Implicit is an amazing album and I can't wait to hear the rest of "The Absence of Presence"!

@johncolling8629

4 жыл бұрын

Uh, the current lineup INCLUDES two of those founding members, drummer Phil Ehart and guitarist Rich Williams (both of whom have been there since Day One), plus 35-year member bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, as well as violinist David Ragsdale, who has performed with the band off and on for nearly 30 years. Credit where credit is due, my man.

@stephenmennella3159

4 жыл бұрын

Phil And Rich still there! After 47 years!

@crusheverything4449

4 жыл бұрын

John Colling - Cool your jets, man. What he obviously meant was the original 6 guys playing together. He didn’t say there were no original members left. For a know-it-all, you’re kinda slow to catch on, eh?

@jasminehall2897

3 жыл бұрын

@@johncolling8629 well I may be young but all credit was given when it hit and is just as monumental as it was originally i mean my goodness what more do you want lmbo

They are playing this on the current tour, what a great song!

My younger brother had me optimistically seeing the world and how music could impact the world in a more beautiful way.

Gentleman of the band Kansas - this new music just brings a lump in my throat every time i hear it, and i've been looping "The Absence of Presence" since receiving it from 'pre-order' status. This is just amazing song-writing coupled with the amazing craftsmanship we've all grown to appreciate since the inception of Kansas over 47 years ago. This is just exceptional, exceptional music, and clearly an immediate classic - easily a top 4 Kansas album - and what band is able to do that 40+ years into existence? none but Kansas. Thank you - this is amazing music.

The absolute definition of musical perfection.Kansas keep on being excellent 👍

Probably the best music that has been put out in a long long time!

@jordanfarquharson5345

4 жыл бұрын

Have you heard The Prelude Implicit?

@stinky_nut_blast

4 жыл бұрын

@@jordanfarquharson5345 If it's on the same level, I'll have to get myself a copy. The last Kansas album I bought was Somewhere to Elsewhere and I thought it was quite weak.

@LarryFleetwood8675

4 жыл бұрын

That was all Livgren so how could it be weak...this has a wall of sound I'm not too keen on.

@jordanfarquharson5345

3 жыл бұрын

@@LarryFleetwood8675 Say what?

Still among us. Still blowing squares away. Kansas, ladies and gentlemen.

I can not say how happy i am to see Kansas like that again. So great!

OMG I was going to type a comment but I am so awestruck, I have no words..... Be well and be safe Kansas fans and fanatics ! 😷😂💖

@christinephillipshagar2514

4 жыл бұрын

You spoke my sentiments exactly. This is the best stuff of the new KANSAS configuration, been listening since they started and this has me in awe too. In my mind I could imagine people up on the space station above us listening to it or to maybe hear it in a Star Trek series. Wow, yep, awe is a great term for my response to their doing this song.

GREAT TALENT BAND KANSAS 🎸🎹😎🔥🌈 FOLLOWING FROM 70s One of mys favourites Bands Greats 👋

May the world heal so we can get back to some kind of normal and hear this awesome work live!

It's straight fire! Hear shades of Purple, Clockwork Angels and modern day Europe while still sounding like classic Kansas

@eefvreeland9472

4 жыл бұрын

Spot on!

The bass guitar line in the chorus is kick ass.

@crusheverything4449

4 жыл бұрын

Billy Greer RULES!!!!

@brcs78

3 жыл бұрын

@@crusheverything4449 yeah,,,,he is great...

These guys still have the magic. One of my all time favorites producing great music to this day just warms the heart.

Kansas Band - hey you oldtimers and newbies of Prog'n Roll - PLEASE stay healty and together - a damn fine line up represents my alltime fave band in 2020 ! THANK YOU SO MUCH - please produce more of this fantastic music - love all the new band members too and especially Tom Brislin Looking forward seeing you in 2021 in GERMANY

THIS IS A LOVELY PIECE OF MUSIC .. WELL WRITTEN , WELL PRESENTED ..... AND AS USUAL TIGHT AS A....... YOU KNOW WHAT IN A SANDSTORM !!!!!!!!

Guys, i never heard about this band before, but i can tell you: I LIKE THEM SO MUCH!

People are so fortunate to have the opportunity to listen to some incredible music never fading emotions that amaze us all. stay home and listen to some Kansas people. 🤘🤘

It’s amazing the older they get the better the sound. Amazing

One of the outstanding tracks on this excellent new album, one of the very best that Kansas has ever recorded ! Zak Rizvi was already an ace for the band, definitely inspired by Kerry Livgren, but they recruited Tom Brislin who's not only a great keyboard player but also an inspired composer. He wrote two great songs and added more interesting lyrics. This track is almost some kind of typical proggy heavy Kansas with wonderful instrumentation from all members.

I listen to this album constantly!!!!

You know what will be funny? When this album will be released, it will go to the top ten album charts and will be certified gold or platinum! It would be great for some rockers to out sell some rap or hip hop act! Kansas is still awesome!

Way 2B !!! Working the positive vibe! Throwing mountains indeed. Tom Brislin has been throwing mountains for a while now, being in Yes before and in Kansas now. I get the feeling it's like throwing pebbles for him. It would be like throwing the Himalayas for me. I saw Kansas at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on the 6th of April in 2019. The attention to detail by each player was world class, flawlessly flowing through virtuoso lines, including Tom Brislin who had recently joined the group. I was elated that night, in an evening of musical perfection. I'm lifted in awe every time I reminisce. They were throwing mountains of music, including the entire Point Of No Return.

This is awesome! I saw them in Sacramento 3 years ago. They should be in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame NOW.

@christinephillipshagar2514

4 жыл бұрын

Yep its time now.

Rest in Power,Robby Steinhardt.

This absolutely ROCKS!

Four decades, three different lineups, still an amazing band.

43 years is a testament to this band

RIP Robby Steinhardt, First violinist of the band.

Are you kidding me?! This sounds EPIC. Love it! And the lyrics rock too. BRAVO.

I have been in Israel for quite a while. Israeli music fans come from all sides of the political and music spectrum. And they show great respect. I hope this band comes here to play! If not, then Zoom one. Sounds great! Would love to see my favorite original musicians

Can't believe Kansas and Styx are not in the RocknRoll Hall of Fame.

Saw them for the first time live in 1979 on the Monolith tour... STILL kicking ass today

Wow, simply awesome, the way Kansas has been and still is.....and looking forward to a concert here In Phx in the future!!!

Hot stuff! Kansas rules!

This new Kansas is rocking very good again, congrats

Glad to know I saw them in New York live back in December!

Fan Tas Tik! Kansas. Wow what a great sound. Saw Kansas way back in 70's in London. They were amazing then but this! Its off the scale. Been waiting years for someone to produce an album of this quality. Just get it!

This album is asolutelly AMAZING!!

Another fantastic band that should have been in the rock and roll hall of fame YEARS ago along with another little band named "Keith, Greg, and Carl" AKA Emerson, Lake, and Palmer !

Older Rockers showing how it's done.. Perfect!

Epic song from an exceptional album!

Love your song forever your all awesome legends ❤🎸💯

After one listen, it's promising - a good mix of the classic sound with modern, harder rocking influences. I understand the sentiment of those who miss the past members, but for me, I feel like those past members ran their courses, and the current line-up is more capable of honoring the Kansas name at the moment. I like what the band has evolved into, and I'm more interested in this line-up continuing as Kansas than the past members returning. I would hate for the originals to come back and the album be disappointing. And I feel the same way about the current Styx line-up. Anyway, I remember when "In the Spirit of Things" failed commercially, I wondered if that was the final death blow for the band. I never had any idea they would still be going strong 32 years later, right here in 2020! If it's not canceled, I plan to see the band here in the Indianapolis area with Foreigner and Europe in July 25. It will be my son's first concert!

@Killerklownsfromouterspace

4 жыл бұрын

Lec Zorn Agree 100%! Well said. I also have tix for the same show in St Louis in July. Hope it isn’t cancelled and your son gets to see a great first show!

@markscutti9682

4 жыл бұрын

Aug 25 for me in Camden NJ. It will be my 19th Kansas show!

@justinoldmusician5321

4 жыл бұрын

All of the former members still have their chops. Even Steve has regained his voice. The road was taking a toll on it. Singing night after night isn't easy. The original six are all still playing, and Kerry is still writing. Even Dave is in a band, now, I hear. I don't know if the original six would write a song like this, but I know they could all still play their respective parts. But that's one of the joys of music. Every person is an individual. Even the same music, the same part can be expressed differently by another individual. These new members are just as good as the originals, and they are carrying the Kansas Torch quite well. And there are several writers in this group, to keep the Kansas style cooking. And just for the record, "In the Spirit of Things" is one of my favorites. A large part of the problem was the lack of backing by the record company. I think Steve Morse brought a powerful addition to the band, in the two albums he was on. I think that's part of the wonder of Kansas. Every member has brought something special to the band. That's a legacy to be proud of. Kansas is still a band!

@brcs78

3 жыл бұрын

Steve couldn't sing like Steve anymore and his head wasn't really on straight so him leaving was a blessing....but... there will never be another Steve Walsh again....he was fabulous.... Ronnie has done a splendid job taking over although I liked John Elefante too... I see this as 3 Kansas phases... I saw Styx a couple summers ago....their voices were shot from too much touring.... and yes they miss Dennis DeYoung even though the new guy is good.... (btw, Dennis DeYoungs band is great)

@Jpeterson7

3 жыл бұрын

@@brcs78 - I've been watching Ronnie sing for 30+ years and I couldn't be happier for him. He's a gifted person but also a very positive person and treats his fans like they're friends.

Nice to see the shots of the Tennessee Theatre in this video. Go Knoxville and thank you Kansas for the new music!

@diamond_holly723

4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was the Alabama when I first glanced at it! We have the same kind of sign :) Great that y'all have a beautiful old theater too!!

@JonathanHiller

4 жыл бұрын

Nice seeing people I know in the crowd shots! I am SO happy for the band, they truly sound fantastic, and it reminds me of Kansas from back in the day.

@christinephillipshagar2514

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a very nice theatre, I would love to hear KANSAS there someday if they go back. I saw a whole lotta movies there years ago.

I saw them as an unknown opening act in May of 75. I went to the show to see the new Fleetwood Mac line up with Buckingham/Nicks (their first show) but was completely blown away by Kansas. On the drive home, stopped and bought every album I could find. Masque is still a favorite.

Damn, even in this new iteration, they haven't missed a step. Wonderful sound from one of the all-time great bands!

The first 30secs of this sounds like it came from Rush's Clockwork Angels album and there are hints of that sound throughout (bass lines and keyboards). Love this tune! Listened to this at least 10x already!

@brucesnider626

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing song. Very heavy but melodic with a lot of interesting musical changes. Just pre-ordered it from Amazon.

@derflipflop

4 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what I thought as well!

@jeremybader1592

4 жыл бұрын

First thought that popped into my head

@ruthylopez

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. Obviously lots of Clockwork Angels influence on this song.

Last concert I went to was Kansas, Live at the Garden in Memphis. So fine, outdoors and great sound. Not a problem for this outfit! No bad seat, anywhere! Glorious and lovely! Happy I had the tickets and the time!

Kansas was ahead of their time, they don’t make bands like this anymore...

LONG LIVE KANSAS

sounding great as always . i will never forget Kansas in concert long , long ago .

Kansas is forever one of my biggest bands in the world. I love you ;-)

I noticed a lot of old bands leading the pack presently and here is another example.... top marks Kansas....

The legend continues... May you all play long, loud and proud, for as long as you play, prog lives... For us who love the music you write and play, Kansas means "Bringers of Joy and Laughter through Music." I hope to see you play this new music soon. Virtuoso's all. "Play On..."

Reminds me of rhythm in the spirit! Love it already

Holy shit, the drums are fucking amazing, they sound so good after so many years, they've aged like a nice whine. such an awesome song, vocals are really really good

This is my new anthem.

I want to congratulate you Phil and Rich - I will always treasure the years of Kansas with Steve (and John), Kerry, Dave and Robbie - but you've kept the magic and fire amidst these personnel changes, that is so VERY hard to do, but you've done it!

Great sounding, fantastic song, exactly what I expect from a Prog-Rock band like Kansas! Very promissing album!

Kansas is a band!

You guys were amazing last night at Rivers Edge in Aurora. Your music brought me back to happier days in this world that's since gone completely mad. I loved hearing your new music too. I'm so glad I grew up when there were bands that knew how to rock and write songs with deeper meaning than the noise and vulgar mind pollution produced these days. Keep it up guys. Peace & God bless.

Thank you and God Bless you for continuing to carry the torch in a world that lacks good, sincere, and real music.

SO amazing!!!!! Monumental song and great great video!! I’m blown away. 🌪🔥⚡️ You guys are the bomb!! 💣💥 Thank you for your awesome generosity for releasing this during COVID-19. I’m sure it means the world to all of your fans. 💋💕

Been waiting to hear from Kansas again...Great to hear them, Back At It!!

Man that's good. Kansas keeps being awesome. Lifetime fan here. Thank you

These guys just continue to prove they have it all for over 40 YEARS! See you August 26th in Virginia Beach!

The harmonies at the end are just amazing !!

All I can say is....WOW!

I know that sound...I LOVE that sound! Bravo!

@LarryFleetwood8675

4 жыл бұрын

Too compressed for my liking, instruments need to breathe...

Exceptional...splendid...ROCK SOLID Kansas!